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If you need an version of Windows 7 64-bit, the legal and safe path is to use an official ISO from Microsoft (though mainstream support for Windows 7 ended in 2020). For most users today, upgrading to Windows 10 or Windows 11 (with Italian language pack) is strongly recommended for security and compatibility.

Because Windows 7 has reached EOL, it no longer receives security patches from Microsoft. While "Extended Security Updates" (ESU) were available for enterprise clients, they are generally not compatible with heavily modified "lite" builds without complex workarounds. Consequently, a system running Ice Extreme is vulnerable to all zero-day exploits discovered since 2020.

For users looking for a lightweight or high-performance experience, safer and legal alternatives include: